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Underwater Housing for Sony Cyber-shot RX100
Mark III, Mark IV, Mark V
Product Number 6116.15
Product Registration
Please register your product at ikelite.com within 15 days of purchase.
Our product registration database is the best way for us to get a hold
of you in the event of a product update or recall.
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- Page 1 Product Number 6116.15 Product Registration Please register your product at ikelite.com within 15 days of purchase. Our product registration database is the best way for us to get a hold of you in the event of a product update or recall.
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Page 2: About This Product
About this Product Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product. Please visit ikelite.com to register your product to receive information on any updates, notices, or recalls pertaining to your equipment. -
Page 3: Important Notices
Important Notices Never leave a housing in a rinse tank, even if it is the only » system in the tank. The vast majority of catastrophic floods happen when the user walks away from a housing while it is in the rinse tank. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Product Registration About this Product Included in the Box Important Notices Getting to Know Your Housing Getting to Know Your Housing - cont. Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist & Initial Camera Settings Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Inserting the Camera Closing the Housing Final Check... -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Housing
Getting to Know Your Housing On/Off Button Fiber Optic Ports Zoom Lever Control Ring Shutter Mode Dial Accessory Port Lens Port Hole Plug Lid Snap Tray Mounts... -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Housing - Cont
Getting to Know Your Housing - cont. Control Wheel O-Ring MOVIE MENU Lid Hook Camera Mounting Plate Lanyard Camera Mounting Tray MOVIE MENU UP Cursor/Display MENU/SET Button Button... -
Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Your housing features one 1/2-20 threaded Accessory Port which may be used for attachment of factory optional or aftermarket housing accessories. Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of factory optional accessories. Use the following steps to replace an Accessory Port Hole Plug with an accessory fitting: 1. -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Housing
3. Set Mode Dial to “A” Aperture Priority. Manually adjust aperture setting to achieve the best exposure for your shooting conditions. The shutter speed will be locked at 1/30th second. If a faster shutter speed is desired, set Mode Dial to “M” Manual mode to manually adjust both aperture and shutter speed settings. -
Page 9: Inserting The Camera
2. Lid snaps are designed to provide enough force to compress the o-ring for a proper seal. Keep firm pressure against the lid snap while lifting it away. Lid Snap Lock 3. Repeat with remaining lid snaps. 4. Remove the housing back. Inserting the Camera RX100 III IMPORTANT NOTE: If using the Sony RX100 III model camera, add the small 1/16”... -
Page 10: Closing The Housing
3. Line the mounting screw up with the camera’s tripod socket. Use a coin or flat head screwdriver to tighten the mounting plate to the camera. Camera Tripod Socket Mounting Screw 1/4-20 Tripod Attachment Hole Mounting Plate 4. Pull out on the housing control knobs to move them out of the way. 5. -
Page 11: Final Check
4. Place each lid snap into the corresponding hook on the housing back. 5. Push the lid snaps towards the housing until they are flat against the housing and the lock has engaged. Close opposing lid snaps at the same time. 6. -
Page 12: Entering The Water
6. Submerge the housing in a fresh water tank dedicated to underwater photography equipment. Visually confirm that there are no signs of water intrusion or a steady stream of bubbles coming from one of the housing seals. Entering the Water 1. -
Page 13: Attaching A Fiber Optic Cord
Any Ikelite DS strobe may be connected using the Fiber Optic Converter # 4401.1 and Fiber Optic Cord # 4501. The AF35 strobe is NOT compatible with this housing. We recommend attaching an external strobe for the optimal color and clarity in a wide variety of shooting situations, including daylight photography. - Page 14 3. Attach one end of the fiber optic cord into one of the fiber optic ports on the front of the housing. The connector is a press-fit into the fiber optic port. Fiber Optic Cord O-ring 4. Attach the other end of the fiber optic cord to a compatible strobe. 5.
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Page 15: Maintenance
The W-30 Wide Angle Lens, INON UWL-H100, and other 67mm threaded wide angle lenses, provide a wider maximum angle of view. Because these are separated from the camera’s lens by glass, air, and water, some vignetting and edge distortion will be present. These effects can be reduced or eliminated by using a smaller aperture, zooming in slightly, and/or cropping in post-production. -
Page 16: Travel And Storage
3. Stow the housing in a shaded place where it is protected from impact or overheating. If no shade is available, we recommend covering the housing with a towel or cloth. 4. Check the memory card capacity and battery life of your camera and strobe(s). - Page 17 Photos are over-exposed (too light) • Adjust aperture (smaller), shutter speed (faster), or ISO (lower) setting. • Move lights(s) farther away from your subject. • Adjust exposure compensation in the camera. • Adjust lighting power. Photos are under-exposed (too dark) •...
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Page 18: Limited Warranty
This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Defective products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer postage paid. -
Page 19: Service And Repairs
Service and Repairs Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service. No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or through your dealer. -
Page 20: Contact Us
If you have any questions about your product or need advice on getting the images you want, please get in touch with us and we’ll do everything we can to help you capture your unique perspective. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA (317) 923-4523 ikelite@ikelite.com...